It is harder to raise children today than 30 years ago Results 👍 Agree: 57% (69 votes) 👎 Disagree: 43% (52 votes) 121 total votes Published April 8, 2026 About this poll Category: Parenting People also voted on Every child should be given a smartphone. Parents who let kids under 12 have smartphones are making a mistake. Children need strict discipline to thrive. Children nowadays are overly protected Parents are too permissive with their children today